Current inflation Uruguay 5.1%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.0%, far above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.5% lower than the 5-year average of 6.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.8% in 2024).
- 5-year average
- 6.5%
- 10-year average
- 7.4%
- All-time high (2020)
- 9.8%
- All-time low (2024)
- 4.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 5.0%
- Last year
- 4.8%
- 5-year average
- 5.0%
- All-time high (2020)
- 9.8%